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You know what women really need to stop doing? Picture faces. What are they? Let me tell you. They are attempts to save a picture from the horrors of a bad smile or unfortunate angle, for the most part. I consider myself one of the most un-photogenic people I know. I dread having my picture taken, mostly because I know it's only a matter of time until a shot of me resembling Carrot Top makes its way onto the internets. If I'm going to be a shmanly red-head, why can't I at least be Shaun White? Hell, I'd even settle for Ron Weasley! But alas, I'm doomed to a life of de-tagging and I've come to grips with it.

But I've been Facebook stalking some of my girlfrans lately and even the most photogenic among us are guilty of any number of photo-induced behaviors that are all too typical these dayz. We purposefully make faces and strike poses that are simply ridiculous, but somehow we get away with it. Ejemplos:

Big eyes, pursed lips. Literally no reason for this face. Also, self-portrait. Shameful!

An unfortunate upward angle calls for open mouths. Sexual.

This one. Hand on the hip, pursed lip and a POINT. This bitch is hitting all the hot spots.

Hey, here's an idea. Put down your yellow mug and smile. Oh wait, you look better this way.

This is what we call the "skinny arm". Popularized by sorority girls and anorexics everywhere. Also, that head is completely horizontal.

Ah, yes. Notice: side angle. Very flattering. Arm up, says "I'm here to party, and also I look super thin this way."

Again, pursed lips. This time, shades enter the equation. Hide your face and tilt that head. Instant hottie!

Sexual Seduction. Anything but.

These two. Stupid.

Skinny arm in LINE. The blonde to the right has it down PAT.